Cyrus Harvey, Jr.

American film distributor

Cyrus Isadore Harvey Jr. (October 14, 1925 – April 14, 2011) was an American film distributor and business entrepreneur, he was the co-founder of Janus Films in 1956, and part-owner of the Brattle Theatre with his longtime business partner film producer and actor Bryant Haliday.²

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Born Oct 14, 1925, died Apr 14, 2011.¹

About

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of Jewish immigrants. He helped introduce American viewers to foreign art movies from many countries including Japan, Italy, France, Spain and Sweden.

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Companies

Janus FilmsFounder¹⁰

Early life and education

Date not recordedHarvard University³

Career

Occupation: businessperson.⁵

Date not recordedFounded Janus Films⁴

Personal life

BornOct 14, 1925, Cambridge⁶
DiedApr 14, 2011, Dayville Historic District⁷
CitizenshipUnited States⁸

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